IYO SKY defeated Asuka at WWE Backlash 2026 before the two former allies shared an emotional moment after the match.

The longtime rivals battled in one of the night’s most technically intense matches, with both stars pushing each other to the limit before ultimately reconciling following the final bell.

IYO SKY vs Asuka Backlash

The match immediately began with fast-paced mat wrestling as both competitors countered each other early.

SKY attempted to use her speed advantage with flips and quick movement, but Asuka quickly slowed the pace after sending SKY into the ring post outside the ring.

From there, Asuka focused heavily on wearing down her former ally with aggressive offense and submission attacks.

Despite repeatedly fighting back, SKY struggled to maintain momentum for long stretches as Asuka continued targeting her with brutal strikes and holds.

Another major turning point came near the announce table when Asuka attempted to drive SKY through it.

After failing to finish the sequence, Asuka attempted to use her trademark mist attack.

However, SKY blocked the mist by using a notepad to shield herself, stunning Asuka and creating an opening for a counterattack.

SKY then knocked Asuka off the announce table and followed up with a springboard moonsault.

Even after absorbing the move, Asuka continued fighting and repeatedly trapped SKY in several painful variations of the Asuka Lock.

SKY narrowly escaped multiple submission attempts while appearing close to losing consciousness during several moments of the match.

The finish came after SKY finally connected with her Bullet Train strike before following it with the Over the Moonsault to secure the victory.

Rather than celebrating arrogantly afterward, SKY immediately bowed respectfully toward Asuka.

An emotional Asuka then embraced SKY in the center of the ring as the crowd reacted loudly to the moment.

Throughout the match, fans repeatedly chanted for Kairi Sane, though she was not referenced during the segment.

The emotional ending appeared to signal an end to the feud between SKY and Asuka following months of tension.

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